The US Dollar Has Hardened

During yesterday's trading session, the US currency stabilized against the basket of major currencies. The US dollar
index (#DX) closed in the positive zone (+0.20%). Yesterday, a report on existing home sales in the US was released,
which showed that in June sales fell to 5.38M, while experts forecasted the value of 5.46M. This statistic
restrained the growth of the US currency.

The trade conflict between the US and China is still in the spotlight. Also, the geopolitical situation was
escalated again after US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Hassan Ruhani exchanged threats and
counterthreats. Ruhani warned Trump that the aggressive policy of Washington towards Tehran could lead to a full
war. In response, in a tweet addressed to the President of Iran, Donald Trump advised him not to threaten the States
and to be cautios.

The "black gold" prices are declining. At the moment, futures for the WTI crude oil are testing a mark of $67.75 per
barrel. At 23:30 (GMT+3:00), a report on weekly stocks of crude oil according to the American Petroleum Institute
will be published.

Market Indicators

Yesterday, there was a variety of trends on the US stock market: #SPY (+0.19%), #DIA (-0.07%), #QQQ (+0.32%).

The yield of 10-year US government bonds has been growing. At the moment, the indicator is at the level of
2.94-2.95%.

The news feed on 2018.07.24:

- The index of economic activity in the manufacturing sector of Germany at 10:30 (GMT+3:00).

This article reflects a personal opinion and should not be interpreted as an investment advice, and/or offer,
and/or a persistent request for carrying out financial transactions, and/or a guarantee, and/or a forecast of future events.